About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Jules Grun, The Dinner Party

600 pieces, Optimago.  The usual Optimago strengths--subtle colors that only reveal the picture once it's assembled.  3/5



Monday, September 18, 2017

Unpainted puzzles

214, 225, 288 pieces, LeColimaçon.  French puzzles (via Etsy)--the lack of painting means that it's all about the shape of the pieces, which I enjoy.  The puzzles are thin plywood, more like Wentworth than the thicker hand-cut pieces I'm more used to, but I enjoyed the challenge.  My daughter may paint one or two of them ultimately.  5/5
starting out




people shapes in the large one










Histoire Naturelle (Papillons)

608 pieces, Liberty.  An unusual partly color-line cut Liberty, so lots of butterfly shapes!  5/5


Thursday, September 14, 2017

Tree puzzle, WoodTwoArt

58 pieces--trying something a bit different.  The pieces were a little rough-edged for my taste, but it was still an interesting difference.  2.5/5



Foxy, Phil Lewis

406 pieces, Liberty. Slightly fewer pieces than I prefer, but a gorgeous picture.  3/5

tree and related whimsies



Tuesday, September 12, 2017